1960s French Couture Black Crepe and Chiffon Dress with Diamante Belt 1940s-couture luxurious wear and would be

luxurious wear and would be a perfect choice for a summer garden party

The sizing label has been cut out but we estimate this is a best fit for size UK 6 - 8 or US 2 - 4

Pleats are stitched down towards the waistband to flatter the navel

It coincides with the previous owner's history that she bought it for her 18th birthday party in 1972

The dress could be worn with a petticoat underneath to give the skirt a fuller silhouette but it works very well without which is how we photographed it

1960s French Couture Black Crepe and Chiffon Dress with Diamante Belt 1940s-couture luxurious wear and would beThis 1960s French couture dress reminds me of similar Dior designs circa 1968 1969; however the garment has lost its labels. The body of the dress is tailored from a lightweight black silk crepe to a shift style with a kick pleat in the front of the skirt and falls to just below knee length. It is detailed with cut out petal shapes which circle the waist and reveal the sheer black chiffon underneath. A thin black fabric belt sits over the cut outs and